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How the Chevy Volt Became a Political Punching Bag
11:15AM 1/26/2012
GM CEO Dan Akerson is charged up about the politically manufactured controversy surrounding the Chevy Volt. "We did not engineer the car to become a political punching bag," he said. Tough words -- but rescuing the Volt's reputation will be a tough fight.
Last week, the auto paparazzi brought us pictures of the prototype 2013 Corvette, which will apparently reprise the classic Vette formula. But in an era of high gas prices and tightening environmental regulations, how much longer can GM's horsepower party last?
Toyota Prius Hits Million-Sale Milestone in U.S.
4:15PM 4/06/2011
Toyota's recent recall woes may have pushed its U.S. sales lower during the past year, but they haven't stopped one popular model from setting a new milestone: The fuel-efficient Toyota Prius hybrid recently surpassed 1 million sales in the U.S.
Most Toyota Plants in Japan Remain Idle
12:00PM 3/21/2011
Company News, Technology, Honda Motor Co, Sony, Toyota, General Motors, Autos
Toyota Motor (TM) reportedly won't resume vehicle production at any of its plants in Japan on Tuesday, as the automaker had planned. The continued stoppage leaves in question just how soon the world's largest automaker will be able to resume operations in its home market, following the March 11...
General Motors Withdraws $14 Billion Federal Loan Application
3:21PM 1/27/2011
Back in 2009, General Motors applied to the Department of Energy for $14.4 billion in loans to help it manufacture more fuel-efficient vehicles. Today, with the automaker making big strides in turning around its business, GM said it no longer needs or wants the money.
Chrysler Rolls Out Plans for a Different Kind of Hybrid Vehicle
3:05PM 1/19/2011
Chrysler has finally decided to jump on the hybrid bandwagon, announcing Wednesday that it is working with the EPA to develop a hydraulic hybrid powertrain for its vehicles. The system, which stores energy derived from vehicle braking as pressure, could improve fuel economy by 30% to 35%.
Ford and Toyota Debut New Electric and Hybrid Vehicles in Detroit
5:20PM 1/10/2011
Company News, Honda Motor Co, Ford Motor Co, Green, Toyota, General Motors, Autos
New models from Ford and Toyota drew the hottest interest Monday as the North American International Auto Show opened in Detroit: Each announced several electric and hybrid vehicles, including an electric Focus and a plug-in Prius.
Fuel Efficiency Is the No. 1 Priority for the World's Car Buyers
12:14PM 1/06/2011
Company News, Technology, Economy, Honda Motor Co, Ford Motor Co, Green, Toyota, General Motors, Autos, Chrysler
Fuel efficiency remains the top concern among new car buyers around the world, which is likely to boost demand for hybrid and electric vehicles, according to a report from KPMG. But the survey of senior auto-industry executives worldwide also showed that many have serious concerns about such vehicles' affordability.
The auto giant announced plans Monday to extend its start-stop technology -- a feature common to gas-electric hybrids -- to its conventional gasoline-powered passenger cars and SUVs as well.
Toyota Earnings Preview: Recalls May Pinch Bottom Line
10:50AM 11/04/2010
When Toyota Motor reports quarterly earnings tomorrow it will give investors the latest snapshot of how big a toll massive recalls and tepid auto sales are taking on the company's bottom line.
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